Senior RF Test Engineer - DVT & Automation

RADAR; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical and dental coverage

401k plan

Paid parental leave

Flexible time off

Job summary

RADAR is seeking a Senior RF Test Engineer to own automated RF DVT tests and calibration setups. You will characterize RF performance, calibrate test fixtures, and publish DVT reports while collaborating across hardware, firmware, and operations teams.

The role emphasizes Python-driven automation, Ethernet DUT control, and end-to-end test development for state-of-the-art wireless radios, located in San Diego, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in RF test, characterization and design verification.
• Expert measurements: power, voltage, gain, EVM, SNR, P1dB, IIP3/OIP3, noise figure, phase noise, SFDR, I/Q balance, S-parameters.
• Experience with RF lab equipment and Python-based automated test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop new RF DVT tests within existing Python automation framework.
• Configure DUT over Ethernet; set radio modes, channels, power levels.
• Design RF test setups with external switches, attenuators, couplers.
• Calibrate cable/switch/fixture loss and quantify measurement uncertainty.
• Perform RF characterization across conditions and publish DVT reports.
• Analyze data, identify trends and work with hardware/firmware teams on fixes.
• Support pre-compliance and lab testing; transition DVT tests to production.

Skills

RF test & design verification

Python scripting

RF measurement fundamentals

Instrument control

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Electrical Engineering (RF focus)

Tools

Spectrum analyzer

Network analyzer

Oscilloscope

Power meter

Vector signal generator

RF switch matrix

Job description

RADAR is seeking a Senior RF Test Engineer to own automated RF DVT tests and calibration setups. You will characterize RF performance, calibrate test fixtures, and publish DVT reports while collaborating across hardware, firmware, and operations teams.

The role emphasizes Python-driven automation, Ethernet DUT control, and end-to-end test development for state-of-the-art wireless radios, located in San Diego, CA.